Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
Turning their attention back to Premier League action this weekend, Arsenal will welcome Everton to north London on Saturday evening.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, eventually dragging themselves to a late 1-1 stalemate away at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening as they got their Champions League Round of 16 adventure underway, Arsenal will certainly be excited to make a return to north London here. Sat firmly in the driving seat to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, Mikel Arteta’s men open this weekend’s fixtures holding a seven-point buffer over Manchester City. Signing off February with a stellar 4-1 victory against arch-rivals Tottenham, Arsenal will be looking to make another title statement on Saturday. It should also be highlighted, the Gunners have won all of their previous five consecutive matchups at the Emirates by an aggregate score of 13-3.
Arsenal Team News
Suffering yet another injury setback last month and once again missing out over in Germany on Wednesday evening, skipper Martin Odegaard remains a major doubt here. Undergoing surgery back in January following a long-term foot injury, Spanish international Mikel Merino will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.
Coming off the bench and converting from the spot against his boyhood club in midweek, Kai Havertz could be handed a first Premier League start since February 7th. Likewise, handed a full rest on Wednesday evening, Italian international Riccardo Calafiori could also start at left-back.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, last seen putting in another rugged performance as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against relegation scrappers Burnley, Everton have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s elite. Snatching a sensational 3-2 win away at Champions League outfit Newcastle on February 28th, the one-time Manchester United boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. At the heart of a stunning European scrap, the Toffees have lost just a pair of their previous nine Premier League appearances – a run that stems back to January 4th. It should also be highlighted, along with registering 13 points from their last five top-flight showdowns on the road, Everton are also unbeaten in their previous six showdowns outside of Merseyside (four wins, two draws).
Arsenal Team News
Sustaining a long-term foot injury back in January and expected to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign, Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish remains on the sidelines. Likewise, suffering yet another injury setback last month, club captain Seamus Coleman will play no part in north London.
Now making four consecutive Premier League starts after returning from an extended hamstring injury, Jarrad Branthwaite will partner James Tarkowski at the back. Registering nine direct goal contributions since arriving from Chelsea last summer (six goals, three assists), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could play a leading role.
Arsenal vs Everton Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal and Everton met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 20th, the Gunners collected a 1-0 victory on the road.
- Everton have recorded just a single Premier League win in north London since way back in 1996.
- Arsenal have registered 35 points from their 14 Premier League appearances at the Emirates this season.
- Along with registering 13 points from their last five top-flight showdowns on the road, Everton are also unbeaten in their previous six showdowns outside of Merseyside (four wins, two draws).
- Four of the last five Premier League meetings between Arsenal and Everton have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Turning their attention back to Premier League action this weekend, Arsenal will simply be looking to widen their buffer over Manchester City. Landing a 1-0 victory when they travelled to Merseyside for their reverse showdown against Everton on December 20th, Arteta’s runaway leaders will know the importance of avoiding what could be a potential banana skin in north London. While Everton might have continued on a sensational run on their travels, we are backing Arsenal to take another giant leap towards this season’s Premier League crown.
Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
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